2025 NFL mock draft: Three quarterbacks taken in Round 1 as teams wait out Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson

To this Points in the pre-draft cycle, I have not been convinced that Tennessee is going to take a Passer No. 1 overall. However, I am Beginning to sense the winds blowing in that direction, which will quickly allow us to ascertain whether or not Shedeur Sanders is actually falling with a few QB-needy Squads in the draft order.

If Cam Ward is off the board, then Shedeur Sanders will be part of the conversation at No. 2 overall. I do not believe the gap between Sanders and that perceived Subsequent group of quarterbacks is wide enough for Cleveland to Deliver on an opportunity to add a blue-chip talent across from Myles Garrett.

The debate of best player Obtainable boils down to Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter Jr., in my opinion. With Carter off the board, New York goes in the direction of Travis Hunter Jr., who could fill either or both cornerback and wide receiver roles for that organization.

New England signed Morgan Moses in Obtainable agency, but Nevertheless have a hole at left Commitment. Will Campbell will be given an opportunity to stick at his natural position despite a lack of ideal length.

Liam Coen’s Primary Picking as head Trainer of the Jaguars is Achieved on the Guarding side of the ball. There is room for improvement on Drive, but Mason Graham is Surely one of the best prospects Obtainable. Jacksonville is stacking talent on the Guarding line with Josh Hines-Allen, Travon Walker and now Graham.

Las Vegas Achieved an aggressive Shift to acquire veteran Passer Geno Smith, but the collection of Deliver catchers leaves a Numerous to be desired. Tetairoa McMillan is a bigger body that does offer some ability to Action in the Brief to intermediate as well.

Morgan Moses departed in Obtainable agency. They set Olu Fashanu at left Commitment, Armand Membou at right Commitment and hopefully forget about having to address the position for a decade.

Pat Jones II, D.J. Wonnum and Jadeveon Clowney are a fine group, but there is no high end talent and odds are they will have to address the position again in a year or two anyway. Mykel Williams offers that upside they are seeking.

Derek Carr is back and that contract is awful, but the Saints may have to cut its losses and embrace the future with Shedeur Sanders Subsequent year.

Chicago has Achieved wholesale additions to its Lineup, which could allow them to make what would have been considered a luxury Picking Only a few weeks ago. Ashton Jeanty is a net positive in both the Stretch and Deliver Matches, which should take Tension off of New Passer Caleb Williams.

Most Predicted Joey Bosa would sign in San Francisco with his brother, but he chose the Bills instead. After releasing Leonard Floyd, Deliver rusher is one of Many needs that have materialized for this franchise.

Dallas continues stockpiling offensive tackles that could also Action offensive guard along its offensive line. Zack Martin retired, which creates a need at guard. Kelvin Banks Jr. will not be Martin in Year 1, but the hope is that he provides stability in that role.

Safety Nick Emmanwori was a top 1% performer at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds. Emmanwori is a bigger body who can Action down in the box, but also has the Physicality and range to excel in coverage. Jevon Holland signed a lucrative Obtainable agent contract with the Giants.

Indianapolis has Achieved it known that Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones will compete for the Beginning Passer position. They have invested heavily in that wide receiver room, but make Colston Loveland the face of a newly-renovated Close-fitting end room.

Atlanta signed Leonard Floyd in Obtainable agency, but double dip at the edge rusher spot as they add the quick, but undersized Jalon Walker.

Arizona continues its investment into the Protection with the Picking of Walter Nolen. All eyes will be on the Previous 5-Luminous sphere recruit at his Pro Day after electing not to test in Indianapolis. His draft stock could soar with a Sturdy athletic performance. The Cardinals are hopeful to have two building Deflections up front with last year’s Primary-Stage Picking, Darius Robinson, and now Nolen.

Cincinnati re-signed Guarding Commitment B.J. Hill and then signed T.J. Slaton. They drafted Kris Jenkins on Day 2 a year ago. The end result of Trey Hendrickson’s trade request will likely be a trade, so the organization needs more opposite Myles Murphy. Mike Green gives them some much needed juice.

Seattle released Tyler Lockett and is allowing DK Metcalf to pursue trade opportunities. The future of the Seahawks’ wide receiver room lies with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but it is clear that an overhaul of the room is underway.

Jihaad Campbell is the future of the linebacker position in Tampa Bay. He can learn a Numerous from Lavonte David in the meantime.

Everything that Denver has done this offseason has been setting up the possibility of drafting either a Close-fitting end or a running back in the Primary Stage. Tyler Warren is plucked from a pool that theoretically includes Michigan Close-fitting end Colston Loveland, North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.

As of writing this, Pittsburgh has no answer at the Passer position. They will almost Surely add some level of veteran Appearance, but desperation could drive them to get in front of other Passer-needy Squads in Stage 1.

Los Angeles retained Bradley Bozeman but that will not stop them from adding a Quaternary Primary-Stage draft Picking to its offensive line. The Chargers signed Najee Harris this offseason and now turn their attention to filling out the offensive line.

Green Bay’s recent Primary-Stage draft history heavily skews to the Protection outside of Jordan Love. With T.J. Slaton moving on to Cincinnati, the Packers make a Shift to maintain functional depth along the Guarding line.

To this Points, I have maintained that Will Johnson Jr. will answer all concerns Squads have of him, but the alternative must be addressed. If he runs a 4.5 seconds 40-yard dash or worse, then Jahdae Barron could overtake him in the cornerback hierarchy, which results in Johnson being Obtainable later.

Houston Holding an offensive lineman in the Primary Stage feels like one of the greatest certainties in the draft after trading both Laremy Tunsil and Kenyon Green. The Texans now must reconstruct an offensive line that has been depleted.

Los Angeles has a very New Lineup, but cornerback remains a position of need. Jahdae Barron is a Outstanding player and nickelback is essentially a Beginning role in today’s NFL. However, Squads have not yet shown they are comfortable Holding a nickel in the top half of the Primary Stage.

There have been Many rumblings about James Pearce Jr. off-the-Pitch, but Baltimore has a standard and the culture in the locker room makes the Ravens a Excellent landing spot for Pearce.

Za’Darius Smith is gone. Aidan Hutchinson will be returning from a torn ACL. Detroit makes the Shift to add depth at a premier position after seeing the unit decimated by injuries in 2024.

Washington has addressed Many needs this offseason, but others remain. Running back may be a luxury Picking, but it takes some of the Tension off Jayden Daniels to produce. They no longer have to worry about complementary skillsets to pair with the collection of hammerheads assembled in that room.

Buffalo will almost Surely use its Primary-Stage Picking on the Guarding side of the ball. Kenneth Grant is a Excellent complement to Ed Oliver and gives the Bills much needed depth at an Significant position.

Kansas City signed Kristian Fulton to Action on the boundary, but in an ideal world, they would Nevertheless add another body to enable Trent McDuffie to Shift back into the slot Packed-time. The Appearance of Fulton allows the franchise to bring Shavon Revel along slowly as he recovers from a Grave Hurt.

Philadelphia is almost certain not to use its Primary-Stage Picking on a safety, but there is an outside chance because he is a Georgia Bulldog. Malaki Starks should not be Obtainable this Overdue in the Primary Stage. He significantly upgrades that room in the wake of the Chauncey Gardner-Johnson trade.